Every year, thousands of kids start school with no books in the classroom, poor school libraries, and no books of their own. Reader to Reader gives out hundreds of thousands of books to under-resourced schools, libraries and children, but the need is especially strong at the start of the school year. They need YOUR help to get books into the hands of children who truly need the power of reading in their lives.

Please consider giving what you can to this important cause. If you can't give now, join the team and spread the word!
Thank you,
Kat

The summer is here, and school is out! But even though students are enjoying the sun, we're still working hard to bring resources to low-income schools, libraries, and communities. Reader to Reader's work doesn't stop with the school year, and becomes even more important. More than half of the achievement gap between lower- and higher-income youth comes from unequal access to summer learning opportunities. Low-income kids can lose up to two months of reading ability over the summer, while middle-class children make slight gains. Now more than ever it is essential that books are available to low-income children. Help us make this possible with your support today.

With all the headlines screaming disaster and heartache, it's easy to get disheartened. Reader to Reader has supported schools damaged by tornadoes, public libraries devastated by flooding, and communities deeply affected by local tragedy. But each day we see examples of how much good is out there. That goodness is not always in the headlines. Sometimes, it's tucked quietly away, but it's there, and is the very reason we do this work--to bring books and other resources to the next generation that so richly deserves them.

Reader to Reader needs your help to get books in the hands of children across the country. Will you donate or join our team? Your support makes a difference!

An early Valentine's Day vote for you! If you have a second, would you check out our new project, WriteMe? It's launching a writing competition and library program for students in Zimbabwe. crowdrise.com/writeme Thanks for all your support!

Happy Holidays! I hope the season is filled with joy and love for you and yours.

If you have a minute, please take a look at my Reader to Reader projects- we get books in the hands of those that don't otherwise have access to them. Thanks for your consideration!

Happy Reading,
Kat

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About

Lanz Vasallo

La Habra Heights,
CA
United States

CROWDRISING SINCE: Jun 07, 2010

Stuff About Me:

I am a frustrated writer, guitarist and surfer. That is why I try to review every movie I watch, I play with my guitar at least a few minutes everyday, and well, I guess I have to start working on that surfer body. =P

I've always loved animals. I have cats and a dog named Clover, but sadly, they aren't with me right now. Still, I have a soft spot for animals, so last year, I have decided no stop eating meat. I am also an aunt to three of the most talented kids in the world, and a godmother to six equally wonderful children. I hope that my generation will continue to protect and preserve the world, so when it is their time, they have a higher standard to surpass.

I am very passionate when it comes to children. My heart goes out to the hungry and the abused. My goal in life is to help feed and protect the little ones, and I hope I never lose this fervor.
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I heard about CR a few months ago, but I thought that since I don't have money to give, it would be useless for me to join. However, when I saw the programs for the oil spill rehabilitation, I knew I had to support it somehow. I donated to "Support Oil Spill Recovery for Gulf Coast Reserves". If you can, please donate too. Thank you very much.

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